Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Relax in a spacious room with a comfortable seating area, wooden coffee table, and decorative touches.
Relax with a drink at the bar, surrounded by rustic charm.
Sit and unwind in this serene outdoor seating area, surrounded by a lush lawn and a tree providing shade.
Relax on the covered outdoor area with a bench and ceiling fan, overlooking the pool and lush surroundings.
Escape to a serene oasis with a tranquil pathway, tree canopy, and warm ambiance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One king bed non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two queen beds non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(272 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Riverwalk hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
This hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children aged under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cherokee hotel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 20 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 20 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1244 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1720 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Penny

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
spotless and super clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Drink machines on site!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Smokies - A Great Stay

Clean, comfortable, near where I wanted to be !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Just like home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and very friendly staff! TINY bathroom, but a nice place to stay for a decent price!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Fantastic Time!

Everything, from the service to room quality was great! There was a small issue regarding WiFi quality, but after it was assured to be fixed, it quickly was by the next day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A., Jamestown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always choose the Great Smokies Inn when in Cherokee
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritai

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with a great refrigerator and microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Casino trip

Great place to stay, convenient location, great beds, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here verses the bigger cities is so much better. Safe convenient, no big town traffic or noise. Within an hour you can be in any of the bigger tourists traps. Will definitely be going back. What meals we had locally were all great including the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy our one night stay here for a concert at Harrahs! Clean, safe and the staff was very friendly! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Faith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay while in Cherokee!

Great stay while visiting Cherokee! Very clean and friendly staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and people. Very helpful. Surrounded by interesting places and handmade crafts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. Room was comfortable and clean. Conveniently located. Good value for price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and helpful. The location was good, easy to find. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

Very clean and comfortable.. always a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable room in a convenient location on the edge of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025